Indian inmate dies in Gopalganj jail

An Indian citizen, who had been under trial for illegal entry into Bangladesh, died of a heart attack at the central jail of Gopalganj yesterday (October 30, 2022) night, jail authorities said.

The deceased was identified as Tareq Bain (60) of Moran Bain of Sonar village in West Bihar of India.

Tareq was suffering from various diseases including breathing complications for a long time, said Jail Superintendent Md Obaidur Rahman.

When Tareq fell sick around 8 pm yesterday, the jail authorities took him to Gopalganj Sadar Hospital where doctors declared him dead around 9 pm, he added.

Police arrested Tareq on July 8, 2021, under section 4 of the Control of Entry Act, 1952 when he was roaming suspiciously at Zajira.

The law prohibits any Indian citizen from entering Bangladesh without a passport or valid travel document. The offence carries a maximum penalty of up to one year in jail or a fine up to Tk 1,000.

Tareq was first sent to Shariatpur district jail on July 9 last year.

He was brought to Gopalganj central jail on January 20, 2022.

His body has been kept in the hospital morgue for an autopsy. It will be handed over to the Indian High Commission after the due procedure, added the jail superintendent.